Diesel Mechanic
AutoZone, Lexington, TN, United States
**Job Description**
AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our private fleet of trucks and trailers. This role involves completing routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on diesel engines, air conditioning systems, brakes, tires, and hydraulic lift gates. You will also ensure compliance with DOT regulations while maintaining inventory control for the parts room.
Functional Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics, repair techniques, and DOT compliance requirements.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus:
Provides WOW! customer service, understands customer needs, and solves problems with urgency.
Team Player:
Reliable, supportive, values others' ideas, builds strong relationships, and resolves conflicts effectively.
Effective Communication:
Clear, respectful communication, effective listening, and timely information sharing.
Results‑Oriented:
Accountable, takes ownership, prioritizes well, and executes with integrity and ethics.
Development Focused:
Embraces feedback, owns professional development, and helps develop others.
Change Embracer:
Open to change, seeks process improvements, and encourages innovative thinking.
Physical Demands
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity to operate various tools and equipment for diesel repairs. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and comply with safety‑sensitive requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on diesel engines, including air conditioning, brakes, and minor engine repairs.
Conduct trailer maintenance and repairs, including brakes, tires, and lift gates.
Maintain accurate records and complete all required AutoZone and DOT documentation.
Manage and track inventory in the Parts Room.
Ensure safety compliance by following best practices in diesel fleet maintenance.
Qualifications
Required:
3–5 years of experience working with diesel engines (Detroit and Cummins preferred).
Preferred:
2‑year technical degree in Diesel Mechanics or a related field.
ASE Certification in diesel engine repair.
Benefits
All AutoZoners (Full‑Time And Part‑Time)
Competitive pay
Unrivaled company culture
Medical, dental and vision plans
Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in‑store discount
401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits For Full‑Time AutoZoners
Paid time off
Life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance options
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal‑opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ.
Fair Chance
An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act. As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors. Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf
Application Process
An online application is required.
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AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our private fleet of trucks and trailers. This role involves completing routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on diesel engines, air conditioning systems, brakes, tires, and hydraulic lift gates. You will also ensure compliance with DOT regulations while maintaining inventory control for the parts room.
Functional Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics, repair techniques, and DOT compliance requirements.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus:
Provides WOW! customer service, understands customer needs, and solves problems with urgency.
Team Player:
Reliable, supportive, values others' ideas, builds strong relationships, and resolves conflicts effectively.
Effective Communication:
Clear, respectful communication, effective listening, and timely information sharing.
Results‑Oriented:
Accountable, takes ownership, prioritizes well, and executes with integrity and ethics.
Development Focused:
Embraces feedback, owns professional development, and helps develop others.
Change Embracer:
Open to change, seeks process improvements, and encourages innovative thinking.
Physical Demands
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity to operate various tools and equipment for diesel repairs. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and comply with safety‑sensitive requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on diesel engines, including air conditioning, brakes, and minor engine repairs.
Conduct trailer maintenance and repairs, including brakes, tires, and lift gates.
Maintain accurate records and complete all required AutoZone and DOT documentation.
Manage and track inventory in the Parts Room.
Ensure safety compliance by following best practices in diesel fleet maintenance.
Qualifications
Required:
3–5 years of experience working with diesel engines (Detroit and Cummins preferred).
Preferred:
2‑year technical degree in Diesel Mechanics or a related field.
ASE Certification in diesel engine repair.
Benefits
All AutoZoners (Full‑Time And Part‑Time)
Competitive pay
Unrivaled company culture
Medical, dental and vision plans
Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in‑store discount
401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits For Full‑Time AutoZoners
Paid time off
Life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance options
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal‑opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ.
Fair Chance
An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act. As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors. Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf
Application Process
An online application is required.
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